1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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2
as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
Organizers of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity are building on a rich history dating back to 1954, when its first international festival celebrated innovation and creativity in marketing, communications, design, advertising and related fields.
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Paula Hendrickson, Variety, 9 June 2025
The tools that truly shape a successful life — financial confidence, emotional strength, and honest communication — are too often missing from their education.
—Francine A. Lefrak, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Joss, 59, grew up in San Antonio and graduated from the communications and theater program at Our Lady of the Lake University in 1990.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking skills, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 30 May 2025
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Paula Hendrickson, Variety, 9 June 2025
The tools that truly shape a successful life — financial confidence, emotional strength, and honest communication — are too often missing from their education.
—Francine A. Lefrak, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Joss, 59, grew up in San Antonio and graduated from the communications and theater program at Our Lady of the Lake University in 1990.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking skills, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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Verify the source of the post, message or advertisement.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Weinstein was able to contact emergency services, inform them of their conditions, and send a message to their family.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Babies can spend up to 18 hours a day sleeping, meaning their contact with mattresses is prolonged and intimate.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Chris Taylor, who struggled at the plate since signing with the team on May 26, began making hard contact — going two for three in two of three games against the Mariners, homering for the first time this season on Saturday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Kelli Hays said the district’s transportation dispatch instructed the driver to pull over and stop the van immediately after receiving the report.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The department currently offers the public access to many police calls through an online dispatch website at webapps.sandiego.gov/sdpdonline.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Designed for all-season use, the farmhouse set features a daisy design that’s a perfect touch of texture for any room.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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The actioner is now pacing a touch behind projections from earlier this week, looking at a debut between $25.5 million and $27.5 million as opposed to forecasts for $28 million.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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